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Joanna wins her first International

Saturday, April 16th, 2016

Well done to Joanna Thurman-Baker and Highcliffe Apollo who yesterday won their first International Class at The Keysoe CDI. Apollo did a fantastic test and obviously wowed the judges and was ridden beautifully by JoJo.  See http://www.keysoe.com/events.shtml for results.

Next monthly clinic date

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Check out Joannas Blog for Feb!

Next Clinic at Turville is Sunday 13th March, weather permitting.

Come and learn how to make your horse more supple teaching Shoulder in, Half pass, Traverse, even Spanish walk and Piaffe, a great work out for you as well!  Lessons here at the Turville Valley Stud with Diane  and Samantha Thurman-Baker .

Lesson £50 /45 mins

To book or more info  please contact 01491 638598 or e-mail    thurmanbakers@btinternet.com

Good Luck Diane

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

Today Apollo and Diane head of to the Nationals (more…)

Pascal back on form

Saturday, August 15th, 2015

Samantha took Spring Pascal to do a Grand Prix yesterday exactly a year after his injury and got 70.8%. A wonderful birthday present for Diane! A massive thank you to everyone that’s helped us get back on track.

Apollo continues to shine

Monday, August 10th, 2015

Highcliffe Apollo continues his winning streak, this time with Diane. The pair won the Advanced/Medium at the Regionals with just under 71%, so the Nationals they go!   (more…)

Turville Boys (and girls) pull out the stops.

Saturday, May 10th, 2014

Good couple of days for the Turville Teams. Yesterday at Addington Premier League Samantha and Pascal won the Inter II, Apollo did his first Inter I, and despite showing off got 67%:)   (more…)

Addington High Profile

Thursday, January 16th, 2014

The Thurman-Bakers set off for The Addington Manor – High Profile Dressage today, just before the biggest cloudburst ever!  Hope the roads were ok.   It is the first time out for Joanna with her new ride San Piko, the beautiful big black gelding. (more…)

Busy times at Turville

Monday, November 4th, 2013

Sometimes we are so busy on the yard we neglect to update our web page… sorry. So here is a run down of the latest news.

Samantha has now returned from a year working with Carl Hester. She had an amazing experience and learnt so much and is now busy putting it into practice at home working young horses and teaching.  Last week she spent a couple of days training on The World Class programme at Addington. (more…)

TAKEN FROM THE BRITISH DRESSAGE WEBSITE TODAY

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

Thirteen combinations have been confirmed as qualified for the prestigious Nathalie Grand
Prix classes at this year’s Espayo National Championships, Stoneleigh Park, 19 – 22nd September.
Carl might be the firm favourite amongst British fans, but it is by no means a done deal and one of his toughest opponents might just well turn out to be his very own pupil, 20 year old Sam Thurman Baker. (more…)

Success for Turville Clients

Friday, July 26th, 2013

Congratulations  to clients Rosé Hugh Smith for been part of the Bronze Medal winning team at The FEI Pony European Dressage Championships, and Clare Randell with Decree (Tinkerbell) who won the Advanced/medium Regionals yesterday qualifying for Nationals. (more…)